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Old Bonsaiman-new pots
Join Date: Dec-2002
Location: Hartville, Ohio
Country: USA
Posts: 2,648
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Originally Posted by RonMartin
I am always amused at how people overlook the obvious.
I have several friends that go out of their way to make a great bonsai soil. They are picky about the ingredients and sift everything to get all the fines out.
The soil looks great, drains great and defiantly should work. But it doesn't .
They have a hard time believing me when I tell them the obvious. It has a lot to do with what they use for screens at the bottom of their pots.
I have seen just about everything. Fly screen is the one that pops up the most.
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Isn't that strange how folks will INSIST on their soil being sifted numerous times, 1, 2, or 3 times, then they use window screen that clogs up immedialy and tears or folds over when you run wire through it  
I've said this before, but my screen for many years has been galvanized "Hardware Cloth" ( NOT a cloth) in 1/8" or 1/4" holes. Comes in 2 and 3 foot wide rolls any length you want cut from any good hardware store. Lasts a LONG time and doesn't tear or fold over when wiring trees in.
Regards,
Dale
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Dale Cochoy
Wild Things Bonsai Studio
Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery
Hartville, Ohio
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